Assistant Director of Shooting Sports Education - Firearms

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Assistant Director of Shooting Sports Education - Firearms
Job ID: 296614
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations. With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields. Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed. Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025. Location Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA Department Information Shooting Sports Education Center Job Summary Responsible for providing leadership, oversight and day-to-day management of the programs and operations of the Shooting Sports Education Center. This position will develop and implement firearms and archery programming, instruction, and competition for a wide range of skill levels to include first time to advanced. Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, supervise and evaluate firearms programming, instruction, special events and summer camps and develop strategies that drive growth, revenue, continuous improvement, safety and participant satisfaction
• Manage operations of the Shooting Sports Education Center to include related equipment that leads to creating a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and develop student employees in the operation of the Shooting Sports Education Center
• Lead marketing and promotion efforts for all SSEC programs and services in various formats
• Provide instruction/coaching in firearms and/or archery as needed and serve as rotating Rangemaster On Duty to include occasional nights, weekends, and holidays
• Provide leadership as camp director for all camp programs to include, curriculum development, budgeting, marketing, execution, negotiating contracts with external coaches, and assessment of camps as well as administer all camp contracts
• Maintain and utilize risk management best practices while maintaining industry standards for programming and operational procedures to include policies and procedures review and enforcement
• Foster campus and community partnerships in support of programming and events including but not limited to Shooting Sports Club, Southern Clay Target Team, GS Dept. of Health Sciences and Kinesiology, Bulloch County Recreation & Parks, local high school rifle teams, GS Public Safety, Bulloch County 4-H, GAPPS, GISA, USCCA, CMP, GS Rifle, USA Shooting, Georgia Wildlife Federation - Academics Afield, etc.
• Serve on university and departmental work team and committees

Required Qualifications Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in recreation, management, or a related field

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications

• USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Instructor or Training Counselor, USCCA Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals Instructor
• NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Pistol or Rifle Certified Instructor or Training Counselor
• Experience competing or instructing in the shooting sports
• Experience in firearms range operations to include lead management
• Experience in retail management
• Experience hosting large-scale, successful archery and/or rifle tournaments
• Experience working in an educational setting
• CPR/AED/First Aid certified instructor

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Preferred Experience

• Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience

Proposed Salary $46,513 - $58,100 This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis. Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Working knowledge of firearms and archery range operations and safety protocols
• Working knowledge of hosting large-scale tournaments
• Working knowledge to teach/coach participants according to recognized firearms and/or archery curriculum standards

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Effective conflict resolution skills

Apply Before Date Open Until Filled Application review may begin as early as April 1, 2026.